Breaking News

As children played nearby, four men are shot in Dorchester
Father killed while trying to save his two children from burning Springfield home, family says
Teenager shot, killed in SW Atlanta
No charges filed in deadly church bus crash in Fulton Co.; 9 still in hospital
Woman escapes from Dorchester fire by jumping
Belmont baker saved by doughnut pans in blast
Boston firefighters put down three-alarm Roxbury blaze

Local News

Northeastern University under fire for receiving millions from ICE contract
Local female legislators speak out about sex-abuse allegations at Statehouse
Officer slain in prison escape recalled for dedication to work, family
Police to install security checkpoints for July 4 AJC Peachtree Road Race
Families of Atlanta homicide victims push for end to violence
Elder Abuse: Prosecutions rise under new state law
State Police mourn loss of beloved horse

Features

Amid the Comm. Ave. construction, bike share may become your new best friend
Anti-motion detector preventing overdose-related deaths in public bathrooms
How one Massachusetts town is facing the opioid crisis head-on
Across N.H. border, business is booming at fireworks stores — with shoppers from Mass.
At World’s End in Hingham, wooded trails mingle with harbor view
Amazon pitch: Benefits of Boston, but no hassles
In generational shift, college Republicans poised to reform party on climate change
Four years ago, Tiffany Whitton disappeared into the night — what happened?
Red Sox players’ gift to Joe DiMaggio up for auction
Brockton High student gets into 7 Ivy League schools

Police/Courts

Friends say Weymouth suspect struggled with mental health issues, tough family life
Cape DA admits mistake in drunken driving case
Gwinnett judge hears gruesome details of alleged break-in, rape
Owen Labrie released on bail
Former MIT student indicted for allegedly raping sleeping BU student in dorm

Politics

Amid husband’s sex-probe turmoil, Rosenberg steps away as Senate president
In generational shift, college Republicans poised to reform party on climate change
James Comey speaks of worry for the country at sold-out Boston appearance
Trump tweeted about an Emerson College poll. But his facts weren’t quite right
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s friends in Boston recall her drive and dedication
Lawmakers: Extend refugee protections
Groton’s Lindstrom opens Senate run
State facing criticism on environmental justice policy
Report on switch to Atlantic Time Zone OK’d
EU-Turkey deal makes seeking refuge in Europe “mission impossible” – aid groups
Afternoon before Election Day, Obama tells New Hampshire voters “the world is watching”

Science/health

“Nuisance” floods may cost U.S. cities as much as major hurricane disasters – scientists
Following new climate change report, Ga. officials warn of local impact
Ever wondered what a black hole looks like? MIT is here to help
Chemical runoff from Norwood fire contaminates Neponset River, kills fish

Education

Brandeis group #FordHall2015 on 12th day of sit-in
Bernie Sanders talks free public college, ‘political revolution’ at Boston rally
U. of Illinois creates first Mandarin college football broadcast
Georgia Tech fraternity under investigation for alleged racial harassment
Majority of BU employees donate to Democratic candidates, few Republicans
BU, adjuncts reach contract settlement
Boston University reaches $1b fund-raising goal

Animals

State Police mourn loss of beloved horse
Moose frolicks through Watertown, Belmont
Dog finds stranded loggerhead turtle in Plymouth
First State Police electronics-sniffing dog shows off skills
23 animals found on farm amid mud, garbage, feces